voice

/vɔɪs/

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Also a verb

Meaning

  1. The sound produced through the mouth by speaking or singing.

    • Her voice trembled as she addressed the large audience.

    • Did you hear a familiar voice calling your name?

  2. The right or power to influence decisions and make opinions known.

    • Citizens demanded a greater voice in local government affairs.

    • Parents do not always have a voice in school board policies.

  3. A person, group, or publication that represents a particular viewpoint.

    • The newspaper served as an independent voice for working families.

    • She quickly emerged as a prominent voice in the conservation movement.

Collocations

  • lower one's voice
  • raise one's voice
  • tone of voice
  • soft voice
  • have a voice

Synonyms

  • say
  • influence
  • spokesperson

Antonyms

  • silence

Idioms

  • at the top of one's voice

    as loudly as possible

    The child shouted at the top of his voice across the playground.

  • find one's voice

    to gain the confidence to express oneself

    After a year at college, she finally found her voice.